Artist Ruby Jones’ brush with COVID
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Ruby Jones found global fame after the Christchurch terrorist attack, when her artworks went viral as peoplemagazine cover featuring one of her originals followed and now the talented artist is capturing history once again through a series called . During a 14-day residency, Ruby will bring the experiences of those involved with the New Zealand COVID-19 managed isolation process to life through her art. She will produce one creation a day during her time and the entire collection will be donated to the Auckland Museum. “I’m excited to be spending 14 days in Auckland putting myself in the shoes of those who have experienced managed isolation, talking to a range of brave New Zealanders, and hopefully creating a body of work that both represents and preserves this moment in history,” explains Ruby. “I hope that having unfiltered conversations will inspire a collection that resonates with all of Aotearoa.”
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